Davao City wanderings
Went to Davao City last October 21-25, 2009 for the 10th Philippine Association of Marine Science Conference. Since the conference proper was on Oct 22-24, we decided to arrive a day early in order to...
View ArticleEnchanting El Nido episode 7 – Snake Island
Coming from Miniloc or Lagen Island Resort, it takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to reach Snake Island by boat. The boat ride is the perfect opportunity to fully appreciate El Nido’s wonderful...
View Articlewell what do you know?
Some members of The Reef Tank, a site devoted to everything a saltwater aquarist needs to know, suggested to their moderator that this blog be added to their “Recommended Reading” list. Considering...
View ArticleEnchanting El Nido episode 8 – giant trevally, scad, and bumphead parrotfish
Enchanting El Nido episode 8 – giant trevally, scad, and bumphead parrotfish A voracious predator of fishes, the giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is the largest species of jackfish, growing to over a...
View ArticleEnchanting El Nido episode 9 – Palawan hornbill
Enchanting El Nido episode 09 – Palawan hornbill El Nido Resorts El Nido, Palawan, Philippines The Palawan hornbill, scientific name Anthracoceros marchei, is locally called a kalaw. It’s a...
View Articlegetting dirty
Our (meaning me and my classmate Charles. LOL) Marine Pollution class had our field exercise this morning in Manila. The exercise is supposed to prepare us for the Manila Bay field work on Feb 22....
View ArticlePlease vote for me! :)
Hi everyone, If it’s not too much to ask, please vote for me for the Upload Life 2010 photo essay contest. In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity, UP ABM set up a photo essay contest...
View ArticleMy Adventure Partner (a short essay)
This is an entry to Wanderlass Adventure Partner Contest. I have two complimentary yet contrasting partners whenever I travel: my kickass research and organization skills and my ability to just go with...
View ArticleMy Adventure Partner (a photo essay)
This is an entry to Wanderlass Adventure Partner Contest If I had to think of an actual physical adventure partner (as opposed to research skills and a Zen attitude), it would have to be my faithful...
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